Trafford marks Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Adoption and Fostering Week (From Messenger Newspapers)

Trafford marks Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Adoption and Fostering Week

8:00am Thursday 7th March 2013 in News

TRAFFORD Council is taking part in an event in Manchester today (Thursday, March 7) as part of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Adoption and Fostering Week (March 4-10).

The event which runs from 7pm to 9pm is being held at The Lesbian and Gay Foundation in Manchester. Prospective LGBT parents can register their attendance by visiting www.lgbtadoptfosterweek.org.uk. Admittance will only be for those who have pre-registered.

It will include an introduction to adoption and fostering, an LGBT perspective from New Family Social, real stories from adopters and foster carers and a chance to chat to agencies and parents.

The week is organised by New Family Social, a social network run by LGBT adopters and foster carers for families and families to be.

For more information call Trafford Fostering Service on 0161 912 3558 or visit www.trafford.gov.uk/fostering.